It’s a simple question that sounds a little like a modest proposal: “Should we cut down all the oak trees?”...
Australia has a big problem with plastic waste, with millions of tons of household and industrial plastics breaking down in...
When it comes to our planet’s future, we all share a collective responsibility to explore innovative solutions that reduce pollution...
A new series of supercomputer simulations has offered an answer to the mystery of the origins of Saturn’s rings—one that...
Tiny water fleas could play a pivotal role in removing persistent chemical pollutants from wastewater—making it safe to use in...
Plastic particles less than 5 mm in size are called “microplastics.” These tiny bits of plastic are often found in...
Decarbonization of national economies will be key to achieving global net-zero emissions by 2050, a major stepping stone to the...
As much of the U.S. broils under record-setting temperatures, battles wildfires and is rocked by fierce storms, a new study...
In two recent papers, Saint Louis University researchers report finding high concentrations of microplastics present in a Missouri cave system...
Children of color and those from families with low incomes are disproportionately exposed to neurotoxic chemicals, resulting in greater harm...
Wind energy is, by far, the most common type of clean energy. And transitioning to clean energy is critical to...
The decline in invertebrates also affects the functioning of ecosystems, including two critical ecosystem services: aboveground pest control and belowground...
